1. WAGNER T-BIRDS CLASS OF 2016 SENIOR PARENT NIGHT October 1, 2015

2. COUNSELING STAFF Kellye Jackson: Lead Counselor, A-C Tiffany Thompson: D-De, H-L Shamia Coleman: Df-G, H– L Maria Garcia: M-Pe Annette Benavidez: Pf-Sh Betty Osborne: Si-Z

3. COUNSELING STAFF Tiffany Patterson: College Counselor Yolanda Chapa: Career Counselor Melinda Mireles: Social Worker Amber Palmer: Parenting Social Worker Diana Mendoza: Counseling Secretary Gabby Miranda: Career Center Clerk

4. JISD College Fair @ Judson HS: Nov. 3, 2015 End of first semester: Jan. 15, 2016 Last day to order graduation announcements: March Senior Awards Night: May 17, 2016 IMPORTANT DATES

5. Graduation Plans Distinguished Recommended

6. Students must meet all course requirements (including mandatory attendance) and pass all 5 sections of STAAR EOC in order to graduate from Wagner High School. Graduation Requirements

7. Students must pass all portions of STAAR EOC tests: –English 1 –Algebra 1 –Biology –English 2 –US History STAAR EOC

8. Students must attend class 90% of the time. Students who are at risk of losing credit for attendance will be required to attend T-Roc to make up the attendance and credit. ATTENDANCE

9. 26 Total Credits RECOMMENDED PLAN  4 English  4 Social Studies  4 Math  4 Science  1 Fine Arts  2 Foreign Language  1 P.E. .5 Speech  5.5 Electives

10. Distinguished Graduate Plan Complete Recommended Plan One additional credit in Foreign Language Achieve any combination of four of the following: *Score 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Examination *A grade of 80 or higher on courses that count for college credit *Original research project

11. Graduation Plan Your student will be receiving a graduation plan from his/her counselor explaining what credits they have received and what they need to graduate.

12. GRADUATION REPORT Wagner High School TAKS  ELA  MATH  SOC STU  SCI STUDENT NAME:____________________________ ID#: _______________________________________ EXPECTED GRADUATION:____________ GRADUATION PLAN: REGULARRECOMMENDED DISTINGUISHED ACQUIREDACQUIRED ENGLISH: needed 4SCIENCE: needed 4 English I1.0  Biology1.0  English II 1.0  IPC1.0   English III 1.0  Science ______________1.0   English IV 1.0  Science ______________1.0   MATHEMATICS: needed 4SOCIAL STUDIES: needed 4 Algebra I1.0  World Geography1.0   Geometry1.0  World History1.0   Math _______________1.0  US History1.0   Math _______________1.0  Government/Economics1.0   OTHER REQUIREMENTS: PE1.0   Technology1.0  Speech.5  Health.5  FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 2 of sameFINE ARTS: needed 1 ____________________  ELECTIVES: ____________________  ____________________   ____________________  TOTAL CREDITS ACQUIRED:______ Plan for achieving graduation: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE_____________________________________________ PARENT CONTACT________________________ TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:26 credits 90%attendance required

13. Dual Credit Courses Students earn high school and college credit at the same time Students must qualify in order to gain college credit for these courses –A qualifying score on the TSI exam or SAT/ACT –Complete dual credit application and consent forms

14. GPA Current GPA is based on courses and grades through the end of the junior year. 7 th semester GPA will be run in February. Final GPA will be run after the 5 th six weeks.

15. OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 4 YEAR COLLEGE 2 YEAR COLLEGE TECHNICAL TRAINING MILITARY WORK

16. Career Counselor Yolanda Chapa ASVAB offered 3 times Nov. 18th, March 8th, May 11th Assistance for part time employment Dual Credit for Career and Tech

17. Senior To Do List Take SAT/ACT Apply to schools Apply for scholarships Request transcripts on Parchment.com Request letters of recommendation (if required) Complete FAFSA (available Jan. 1)

18. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TESTING: SAT October 14 th SAT Day ACT TSI By Appointment Only FEE WAIVERS

19. SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test Critical thinking Three sections Math Reading Writing

20. ACT American College Testing Achievement based Five sections: Math Reading English Science Writing

21. TSI Texas Success Initiative Assessment Required for entry into college level courses if no previous qualifying scores are available: SAT Math & Reading 500+ & total of 1070+ ACT Math & English 19+ & Composite of 23

22. Test Dates and Deadlines SAT $52.50 –Nov. 7 Deadline – Oct. 9 ACT $54.50 –Oct. 24 Late Deadline – Oct. 2

23. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS APPLY TEXAS COMMON APPLICATION INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE SITES FEE WAIVERS (in CollegeBoard account)

24. Apply Texas www.applytexas.org Site for online application for most public colleges & universities in Texas Create profile Apply for admissions & scholarships Essays* (some require; writing Eng IV classes)

25. Common Application www.commonapp.org Site for online application to most major private (Rice, Trinity) and Ivy League universities

26. University Sites Some colleges & universities have their application for admission on their individual school website. Most also have their scholarship applications on their sites as well.

27. Knowing the Requirements Do you know your class rank/ GPA? High School (HS) Rank in Class SAT Scores (Math and Critical Reading) ACT Score (Composite) Top 25%Guaranteed Admission Second 25% SAT 1100: Guaranteed Admission (Others by Committee Review: SAT ≥ 900 for consideration) ACT 24: Guaranteed Admission (Others by Committee Review: ACT ≥ 19 for consideration) Third 25% Committee Review: (SAT ≥ 1000 for consideration) Committee Review: (ACT ≥ 21 for consideration) Fourth 25% Committee Review: (SAT ≥ 1100 for consideration) Committee Review: (ACT ≥ 24 for consideration) Non-Ranking Accredited HS SAT 1100: Guaranteed Admission (Others by Committee Review: SAT ≥ 900 for consideration) ACT 24: Guaranteed Admission (Others by Committee Review: ACT ≥ 19 for consideration) GED, Unaccredited HS, Home School Committee Review

28. Application Deadlines: if you want to be considered for scholarships University of Texas – Dec. 1 Texas A & M – Dec. 1 University of Houston – Dec. 1 Texas State – Dec. 1 UTSA – Dec. 1

29. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS –Email list –Scholarship binder –Wagner Website (under Counseling) –Apply Texas –Individual school applications

30. Scholarships, continued… -How do you apply? Open the PDF attachment Read the requirements and see if you meet it. APPLY! The links are hyperlinked, so you can go directly to the application. If an essay is required, write the essay (a prompt is given). Transcripts are provided for scholarships by Ms. Patterson (if required); scholarship applications are mailed by Ms. Patterson as well (if required)

31. Scholarships, continued… Scholarship search sites FastWeb.com Free4you.com Zinch.com Scholarships.com –NCAA (16 core, at least a 2.3)

32. Financial Aid Workshop will be in Feb. Representatives from UTSA’s Office of Financial Aid will be here to assist with the FAFSA application. VITA will also be here to assist parents’ with filing taxes for FREE! **($60,000 or less income) THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

33. More to do... Bring in letters of acceptance Bring in scholarship offers

34. Financial Aid Office of Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services at UTSA Christopher Goldsberry Victor Natera

35. Thank You! Special thanks to Costco and HEB for providing the desserts! Sgt. Harper & Ms. Laster UTSA Financial Aid Staff Counseling staff, administration, teachers, custodial and theatre staff